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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Music City, Lyft Trial Concludes and a Hotel Closure
Arguments concluded in the class action lawsuit vs. Lyft, plus the world's (formerly) largest hotel has closed its doors after a magnificent run.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Lyft Access Head Testifies in Federal Court
Testimony from Lyft’s WAV Program Manager raises key questions about Lyft's commitment to accessible service.
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Finding Accessibility in the Place I Least Expected
I have visited the Italian capital city many times as a wheelchair user, but continue to be surprised at the accessibility features I discover with each…
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June 2024

LYFT ON TRIAL: Do Ridehare Services Violate the ADA?
Wheelchair taxis are disappearing, but plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit hope to hold Lyft to the equal access requirements of the Americans with…
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Wheelchair Travel Meet-up at the Paris Olympics
Join other Wheelchair Travel readers at the Olympic Games this summer in Paris, France, plus information on future meet-ups around the world.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Accessible Trip to the Principality
My first attempt to visit the Principality of Liechtenstein failed, but a second attempt was successful — the trip was worth the wait.
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My 2024 "Hidden Gem" of Accessible Travel Destinations
When public and private institutions join together to advance accessibility in the travel industry, the progress of inclusion accelerates.
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Robbed in New York: First Crime Story in 10 Years of Wheelchair Travel
Any person can fall victim of petty theft, and the lesson is obvious — never leave your bags unattended or unsecured.
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The Police Aren't Coming, But If They Do — Prepare to Get Paid
It may be shocking to learn that airlines routinely threaten disabled passengers with arrest — here's how to respond if it happens to you.
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May 2024

Collins Aerospace Joins Race to Add Wheelchair Space to Airplane
Debut of second wheelchair securement space concept in Hamburg kicks off dramatic race to certification and installation in the aircraft cabin.
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Delta Wows with Updated Wheelchair Seat, Lavatory for Airplanes
Explore version two of the wheelchair securement space for airplanes from Delta Flight Products, unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg…
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: The Accessible Air Travel Issue
Plus a preview of the accessibility innovations I'll be reporting on from the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany next week.
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